The average train between Aalst and Cologne takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Aalst to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aalst and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalst is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aalst to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aalst station and arriving at Cologne station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Aalst to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Alost station.
Aalst to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Aalst to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Aalst and Cologne is 204.2 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Alost to Köln Hbf via Bruxelles-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 3h 34m.